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Mr. Television · 10-21-2008, 07:09 PM

Coverup in Cleveland...

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/sns...0,136241.story

By TOM WITHERS | AP Sports Writer
6:39 PM EDT, October 21, 2008

CLEVELAND (AP) _ Tight end Kellen Winslow has been suspended for one game without pay by the Cleveland Browns for critical comments he made following Sunday's loss at Washington.

Winslow, who spent three days at the Cleveland Clinic earlier this month with an undisclosed illness, revealed he had a staph infection. He also complained that the team, which has had at least six cases of staph in the past three years, asked him to hide his illness.

Winslow criticized general manager Phil Savage for not checking on him while he was in the hospital, said he felt like he was being treated like a "piece of meat," and revealed he considered requesting a trade.

In a statement released Tuesday, Savage called Winslow's comments and behavior "unwarranted, inappropriate, and unnecessarily disparaging to our organization.

"His statements brought unjustified negative attention to our organization, and violated the team-first concept of our football squad," Savage said.

Winslow will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and it will cost him $235,294 — his one-game paycheck.

The Pro Bowler will not be allowed to practice or attend meetings at the team's facility this week and cannot return until Monday.

Winslow can appeal his suspension through the NFL Players' Association.

Winslow's suspension culminates a two-week mystery that began with him being admitted to the hospital with an undisclosed illness.

The Browns, citing privacy laws and Winslow's wishes, declined to identify his medical condition. On Friday, Winslow said he agreed with the team's decision and argued that "just because I catch a football doesn't mean I should tell what's wrong with me or what happened."

However after Sunday's game, Winslow divulged he had staph — for the second time — and said he was coming forward to protect his teammates. Before talking to reporters, Winslow had spoken with Savage in a hallway outside the Browns' locker room in Landover, Md.

On Monday, coach Romeo Crennel said he was disappointed by Winslow's decision to take his problems to the media and said he would consult with Savage before levying any punishment.

Savage defended the Browns' handling of Winslow's hospital stay.

"The Cleveland Browns are committed to winning and taking care of our players," he said. "We are also committed to protecting the privacy of our players, particularly with regard to medical issues. To that end, following discussions with Kellen Winslow and his representation, the Browns agreed to make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of his recent medical condition."

The Browns have had six known cases of staph since 2005, and Savage said the team is doing all it can to protect the health of its players and personnel at the club's training facility in Berea and downtown stadium.

Savage said the players have been educated on the risks of staph, and that during training camp the entire team took part in an extensive presentation by infectious disease experts.

"Kellen was in attendance at that meeting," Savage said. "Since that meeting, not one player has approached me, Romeo Crennel, or our medical staff with concerns as to how we have dealt with this issue."

Big C · 10-21-2008, 07:33 PM

Can we PLEASE keep this on topic? EVERY NFL thread on this board turns into a Cowboys/Eagles argument.

THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST TWO NFL TEAMS, GUYS!!!

Mr. Television · 10-21-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

Can we PLEASE keep this on topic? EVERY NFL thread on this board turns into a Cowboys/Eagles argument.

THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST TWO NFL TEAMS, GUYS!!!

What are you talking about? This is about Cleveland.

Big C · 10-21-2008, 07:44 PM

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What are you talking about? This is about Cleveland.

I put up two threads about the Arizona Cardinals, and one became a Cowboys-bashing thread. The other had solomon accusing littlebelle of not being a real fan.

The thread about how bad Denver was last night focused more on Dallas' bad loss to the Rams than the fact that Denver lost.

I want threads to stay on topic.

If, for example, there's a thread on a team ending the Titans' unbeaten season, I want it to be about the Titans losing.

bandito · 10-21-2008, 08:16 PM

How bout them Cowboys.

Brian Damage · 10-21-2008, 09:52 PM

Kellen Winslow has a point, why didn't anybody call him to see how he was doing when he was in the hospital?

Wreckless · 10-21-2008, 10:18 PM

People did call him, teammates, Romeo Crennel, it was just the general manager or owner that didn't call him. That thug needs to cool his buttons, he is always looking for trouble somewhere.

Mr. Television · 10-22-2008, 01:37 AM

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"The Cleveland Browns are committed to winning and taking care of our players," he said. "We are also committed to protecting the privacy of our players, particularly with regard to medical issues. To that end, following discussions with Kellen Winslow and his representation, the Browns agreed to make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of his recent medical condition."

The Browns have had six known cases of staph since 2005, and Savage said the team is doing all it can to protect the health of its players and personnel at the club's training facility in Berea and downtown stadium.

Savage said the players have been educated on the risks of staph, and that during training camp the entire team took part in an extensive presentation by infectious disease experts.

"Kellen was in attendance at that meeting," Savage said. "Since that meeting, not one player has approached me, Romeo Crennel, or our medical staff with concerns as to how we have dealt with this issue."

I think this is why he was suspended. They wanted to keep it quite. Sounds like they have a problem over there.

TVFactFan · 10-22-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Kellen Winslow has a point, why didn't anybody call him to see how he was doing when he was in the hospital?

It was said that romeo creenel called him but not the general manager

catlover79 · 10-22-2008, 11:22 AM

Kellen Winslow just doesn't learn - and someone needs to put a muzzle over that big mouth of his!! This sure isn't the first time he's put his foot in his mouth!

Waterston_Fan · 10-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Sometimes I think he's starting to sound like his dad. I'm too young to have seen Kellen Winslow play for the Chargers so I've heard he was very good.

I mean he almost kills himself on the motorcycle and it's none of our business? His dad doesn't like that people ask?

Kinda like when Drew Bledsoe got hurt really bad and nearly died in 2001. I didn't hear anything about him for awhile. I thought he did die, I didn't like that noone said anything about him or anything.

Wreckless · 10-22-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillySportsHater

It was said that romeo creenel called him but not the general manager

Yeah, Romeo did call him lol. This guy is just an idiotic punk.

TJ · 10-22-2008, 08:45 PM

This guy is just a constant whiner. They should just cut him loose or try to trade him already. His father sure never caused any problems like this during his Hall of Fame career.

Wreckless · 10-22-2008, 08:48 PM

^ I agree. He is a good player, Kellen, but he is a T.O., definitely not as bad but he needs to stop and start playing and showin results on the field.

Schmoopie · 10-23-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bandito

How bout them Cowboys.

Yeah, and how bout the Eagles?

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Anyway, this guy sounds like a total idiot! Don't these players know by now that anything they say is public? That would be like me going on TV and saying something about the policies in my office. Sooner or later someone in the company would find out about it! It's not worth the risk, but I guess to someone as rich as Winslow, it was!

Andrea

10-21-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Cleveland Browns suspend tight end Kellen Winslow 1 game for postgame comments Coverup in Cleveland... http://www.dailypress.com/sports/sns...0,136241.story By TOM WITHERS \| AP Sports Writer 6:39 PM EDT, October 21, 2008 CLEVELAND (AP) _ Tight end Kellen Winslow has been suspended for one game without pay by the Cleveland Browns for critical comments he made following Sunday's loss at Washington. Winslow, who spent three days at the Cleveland Clinic earlier this month with an undisclosed illness, revealed he had a staph infection. He also complained that the team, which has had at least six cases of staph in the past three years, asked him to hide his illness. Winslow criticized general manager Phil Savage for not checking on him while he was in the hospital, said he felt like he was being treated like a "piece of meat," and revealed he considered requesting a trade. In a statement released Tuesday, Savage called Winslow's comments and behavior "unwarranted, inappropriate, and unnecessarily disparaging to our organization. "His statements brought unjustified negative attention to our organization, and violated the team-first concept of our football squad," Savage said. Winslow will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and it will cost him $235,294 — his one-game paycheck. The Pro Bowler will not be allowed to practice or attend meetings at the team's facility this week and cannot return until Monday. Winslow can appeal his suspension through the NFL Players' Association. Winslow's suspension culminates a two-week mystery that began with him being admitted to the hospital with an undisclosed illness. The Browns, citing privacy laws and Winslow's wishes, declined to identify his medical condition. On Friday, Winslow said he agreed with the team's decision and argued that "just because I catch a football doesn't mean I should tell what's wrong with me or what happened." However after Sunday's game, Winslow divulged he had staph — for the second time — and said he was coming forward to protect his teammates. Before talking to reporters, Winslow had spoken with Savage in a hallway outside the Browns' locker room in Landover, Md. On Monday, coach Romeo Crennel said he was disappointed by Winslow's decision to take his problems to the media and said he would consult with Savage before levying any punishment. Savage defended the Browns' handling of Winslow's hospital stay. "The Cleveland Browns are committed to winning and taking care of our players," he said. "We are also committed to protecting the privacy of our players, particularly with regard to medical issues. To that end, following discussions with Kellen Winslow and his representation, the Browns agreed to make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of his recent medical condition." The Browns have had six known cases of staph since 2005, and Savage said the team is doing all it can to protect the health of its players and personnel at the club's training facility in Berea and downtown stadium. Savage said the players have been educated on the risks of staph, and that during training camp the entire team took part in an extensive presentation by infectious disease experts. "Kellen was in attendance at that meeting," Savage said. "Since that meeting, not one player has approached me, Romeo Crennel, or our medical staff with concerns as to how we have dealt with this issue."
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Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Can we PLEASE keep this on topic? EVERY NFL thread on this board turns into a Cowboys/Eagles argument. THERE ARE MORE THAN JUST TWO NFL TEAMS, GUYS!!!

10-21-2008, 10:18 PM	#7
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	People did call him, teammates, Romeo Crennel, it was just the general manager or owner that didn't call him. That thug needs to cool his buttons, he is always looking for trouble somewhere.

10-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#11
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Sometimes I think he's starting to sound like his dad. I'm too young to have seen Kellen Winslow play for the Chargers so I've heard he was very good. I mean he almost kills himself on the motorcycle and it's none of our business? His dad doesn't like that people ask? Kinda like when Drew Bledsoe got hurt really bad and nearly died in 2001. I didn't hear anything about him for awhile. I thought he did die, I didn't like that noone said anything about him or anything.

10-22-2008, 08:45 PM	#13
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,775	This guy is just a constant whiner. They should just cut him loose or try to trade him already. His father sure never caused any problems like this during his Hall of Fame career.

10-22-2008, 08:48 PM	#14
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	^ I agree. He is a good player, Kellen, but he is a T.O., definitely not as bad but he needs to stop and start playing and showin results on the field.